INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINEE

Job Requisition ID: 52101

Closing Date: 01/07/2026

Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Class Title: INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINEE - 21726

Skill Option: UMP Credential

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,756 monthly; full range is $4,756 - $6,533 monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking an energetic, highly motivated individual to join our team as an Internal Auditor Trainee. The Internal Auditor Trainee will interact with all levels of management to evaluate DCEO activities and programs and their impact on economic development and growth across the state. The ideal candidate enjoys helping an organization achieve its goals, improve its processes, and comply with the law. This individual will be able to gather and analyze information and communicate results from the analyses. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• For a period of up to 12 months, participates in an agency sponsored internal audit training program and receives instruction and on the job traiing assignments to acquire knowledge of auditing techniques and procedures for the review, analysis, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the agency's statewide internal operations and controls.
• Receives on-the-job training by assisting in performing audit tests and identifying material exceptions to generally accepted accounting principles and material noncompliance with applicable laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Receives on-the-job training with various employee in the Office of Internal Audit, in order to prepare reports and provide recommendations on findings.
• Meets continuing professional education through formal and in-house training.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, auditing, business management, public administration, economics, computer science or other related subjects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience utilizing auditing theories and procedures.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience working with agency's programs, policies, and regulations.
• Prefers one (1) year or professional experience working with management principles and techniques, including organization, management, program accountability, government operations and system analysis.
• Prefers one (1) year of basic professional experience working with current technology utilized in the workplace (MS Office Suite).
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience working in state government.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience reviewing state law, statutory mandate, adminisntrative rules, regulations, policies and procedures when auditing an agency's functions and programs.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evening and weekends.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:30a - 5:00p

Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661

Work County: Cook

Agency Contact: [email protected] ( FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE )

Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) . General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission . UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

This position does not contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [email protected]
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